Conversion Disorder in the Elderly Population: Case Report
Journal Title: International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Conversion disorder is a psychological disorder that appears as a loss in individual’s motor and/or sensory functions without any apparent organic reason. It was reported that it is usually observed in 15 – 35 years old females. In this article, conversion seizures observed in a patient, who is in advanced age compared to the mean age reported in literature for conversion disorder and diagnosed with dementia, would be presented.
Authors and Affiliations
Sevda Korkmaz, Caner Feyzi Demir, Sadullah Sağlam, Ömer Özer
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